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Oleksandr Zinchenko was full of praise for William Saliba in his post match interview after the French defender capped a solid performance with a stunning ...

Zinchenko and Jesus know how to win.” It hurt more because it was the others down the road. We lost that a bit in the second half but the third goal, I don’t know where he’s pulled that from.” The England international added: “It’s crazy how our mentality has changed from the end of last season. We saw how close we came last season. [Champions League](https://www.sportbible.com/champions-league) dream turn into a nightmare after a run of poor results against the likes of [Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.sportbible.com/tottenham-hotspur) and [Newcastle United](https://www.sportbible.com/newcastle-united).

The changes in strategy, personnel and style that have early-season Premier League leaders Arsenal aiming for a top-four return - at least.

The summer has brought new faces to their corner of north London, and as a result, manager Mikel Arteta has tweaked how they play. Tifo’s Jon Mackenzie explains what they are doing differently as Arsenal fans, just maybe, start to dream… A club who haven’t played in the

Arsenal have started their 2022/23 Premier League campaign with wins over Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Bournemouth.

Champions League qualification might still be the ultimate objective for Arteta’s team, but ambition is flowing through Arsenal for the first time in a number of years. Oleksandr Zinchenko has started all of Arsenal’s opening three Premier League fixtures and has given the Gunners more control in possession. On the basis of the early stages of this season, though, lessons have been learned. The Gunners are playing with real zip in the final third. He has moulded a team in his own image with Arsenal proactive on and off the ball in wins over Crystal Palace, Leicester City and Bournemouth. “Obviously, we’re on a good run, the atmosphere is good, the unity around the club is incredible and this is really helpful.

Three goals, a clean sheet, and a catchy song that will be stuck in your head for days. It was a wonderful trip to the south coast for Arsenal.

Odegaard had been relatively quiet at the start at start of the season but in this match, he stamped himself all over it. Arsenal was in last place after three matches and deservedly so. It is an exciting time to be an Arsenal fan.

The Gunners have continued to impress during the early stages of the season, with many claiming they are in with a shot of a title challenge.

[William Saliba](https://www.football.london/all-about/william-saliba) then scored his first goal for the club with a sweet half volley to wrap up all three points for the visitors. It's like they've almost got that where they're playing like Pep Guardiola's Man City, it's almost a joy to watch, and I'm a Spurs fan. The latest to praise the side is former Tottenham man Jamie O'Hara. I'm really pleased, and at the same, we have to look out for ourselves, and there are many areas where we can get better." [Mikel Arteta](https://www.football.london/all-about/mikel-arteta)'s men have managed to win games, but they've done so in style, dominating them all so far. The latest was a 3-0 thrashing away at Bournemouth, with control of the game taken early.

Everything you need to know about the Arsenal fans' song for William Saliba, which goes to the tune of 'Tequila' by The Champs.

The travelling Arsenal faithful on that day [went on to show their admiration for the French defender with a new chant](https://www.goal.com/en/news/watch-arsenal-s-incredible-new-saliba-chant-to-the-tune-of/blt6c7c5282ecddc82b). It is set to the tune of "It's a good song, to be fair" The fans have thus rewarded the centre-back with a chant of his own to add to the [William Saliba](https://www.goal.com/en/player/william-saliba/65rqu55qbzswixgqw2efna06i) had to wait a while for his first [Arsenal](https://www.goal.com/en/team/arsenal/4dsgumo7d4zupm2ugsvm4zm4d) appearance after signing for the club from St-Etienne in 2019, but he soon made his presence known at the club with a series of impressive displays at the beginning of the 2022-23 season. [wonder goal from the edge of the box](https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-winners-losers-ratings-sensational-saliba-sends/blt697ab8c8b8aff5c9) to seal all three points against Bournemouth.

A double from Martin Odegaard and a strike by William Saliba fired Arsenal to a 3-0 win over promoted Bournemouth.

And if we can do it, we will do it.” “We don’t like reacting obviously, we want to get the players that we believe will make a big impact in the team. Do not type comments in all capital letters, or in all lower case letters, or using abbreviated text.

Odegaard and Saka's partnership on the right was established last season but Zinchenko and Xhaka on the left is becoming just as important.

It’s something good to have in the team.” It was not a major change but something that gave Bournemouth a different problem to solve and is a clear display of the flexibility now in the squad. “The way I want to play, there are certain spaces that have to be occupied at all times,” Arteta said after the Bournemouth win. He did not see any of the ball in possession, which made his next stint out on the right even more interesting. The Switzerland international then made another assist at Bournemouth for [William Saliba](https://theathletic.com/football/player/william-saliba-7wVbbT0NIGqlbbKu/) after a smart set-piece routine, but was a nuisance for Scott Parker’s back line from the opening minutes. This is particularly noticeable due to the fact that Xhaka being high and Zinchenko drifting inside is not their sole dynamic. Sucking Bournemouth in, Zinchenko’s starting position benefited Arsenal once again when they decided to play through the pitch. Arsenal are giving teams problems with those on-pitch rotations; not just those involving Xhaka. On both occasions, it helped Arsenal to escape pressure. Popping up as an extra body in midfield naturally gives Xhaka more licence to push further forward. “I wouldn’t say ‘comfortable’ but sometimes you have to take players from their comfort zone and open a different door to explore what the team will react like (and) what the opposition will do,” the Arsenal manager said in March when asked what made him comfortable with making the tweak to the way Xhaka played. Granit Xhaka advancing into higher pockets of space is not new.

William Saliba put in yet another brilliant performance this weekend, capping it all with a spectacular goal as he was serenaded by Arsenal fans with a ...

[replied](https://www.arsenal.com/news/every-word-artetas-post-bournemouth-presser), “The boys are already singing it in the dressing room!” After the match, Mikel Arteta admitted that the Arsenal players were even singing the Saliba song in the dressing room. But, it was the William Saliba song, set to the tune of ‘Tequila!’ that was the soundtrack for the day.

A double from Martin Odegaard and a strike by William Saliba fired Arsenal to a 3-0 win over promoted Bournemouth.

And if we can do it, we will do it.” “We don’t like reacting obviously, we want to get the players that we believe will make a big impact in the team. Do not type comments in all capital letters, or in all lower case letters, or using abbreviated text.

It is a new addition to the Arsenal jukebox. A catchy one, too. Not much poetry to it - certainly no mention of souls or totem poles. Just the Gunners' take ...

‘He was a bit unlucky in the last game,’ Odegaard said. It captured the disbelief that swept around the Vitality Stadium nine minutes after half-time, when Saliba curled home his first Arsenal goal from the edge of the box. ‘To come back now and score in the right end, it’s nice. The 21-year-old has eased into the heart of the back four with poise and composure and character. There has been a blip, of course. Only once before has an away team managed that in the Premier League. Not since records began, in 2003-04, has an Arsenal defender made as many passes with 100 per cent success as Saliba here — 76. This time last year, their team were bottom of the table — without a point or a goal. Top for the first time — beyond the opening week — since Arsene Wenger left. There will be those who join the dots and see some grand masterplan. Even after the final whistle, the party continued. as Mikel Arteta reveals his squad sang the defender's terrace chant after Bournemouth win

Arsenal away fans at Bournemouth have been singing a new chant about defender William Saliba.

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Good morning and welcome to the football.london live blog on Arsenal for Sunday, August 21. The Gunners are sitting happy at the top of the Premier League ...

The report goes on to say that an official bid is imminent. One Target the Foxes are planning to sign is James Garner from Manchester United who are reportedly willing to sell the midfielder for £15m. The Portuguese international had also previously been linked with a move to Arsenal. Further reports have gone on to say that he could be signed for around £35million. Although no funds have been raised, and in most of the cases there has been a massive loss on the transfer fee paid, Mikel Arteta is working with a group of players he not only trusts more, but also one that feels like is his. However, this deal was always going to be hard to complete considering Felix had signed a seven-year contract with Atletico Madrid in 2019. It's said that the winger is 'not completely unsaleable' and if an offer of €60million to €70million (£50.6m to £59m) is tabled then the German giants will 'listen'. There has been a new name on the list though, with Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, who has been compared to Neymar. The 21-year-old is yet to show a clinical edge in front of goal, only scoring two senior goals for Shakhtar Donetsk in 26 matches, though he has somewhat become known more his incisive passing an brilliant assists. This number may well increase still with Hector Bellerin still expected to leave the club before September 1. [capping off a great performance for the Gunners.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/fixtures-results/bournemouth-arsenal-live-gabriel-jesus-24805732) [Read the full story, here.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/zinchenko-reaction-saliba-arsenal-bournemouth-24811284) Mikel Arteta is still looking for a new partner though and that may yet still come.

Fresh reports indicate that Arsenal will wait till next summer to sign Leicester City midfielder, Youri Tielemans on a free transfer.Arsenal.

[new first-team captain, Martin Odegaard](https://arsedevils.com/martin-odegaard-appointed-permanent-captain-arsenal/). [Arsenal faced Leicester](https://arsedevils.com/arsenal-leicester-city-2022-23-pl-team-news/) at the Emirates Stadium in their second league match last week. Even after his initial loan spell with Leicester, the [Londoners were linked](https://arsedevils.com/ian-wright-wants-players-arsenal/) with a move for the player. [add other names to the squad](https://arsedevils.com/analysing-2022-summer-transfer-window-arsenal/). In three-and-a-half seasons with the Foxes, the Belgian has played 161 matches and has 24 goals and 24 assists in that period (stats via One such player who has been linked heavily with the Londoners is [Youri Tielemans](https://arsedevils.com/arsenal-set-official-bid-leicester-midfielder-youri-tielemans/). The former Anderlecht player has become a vital cog in the Brendan Rodgers-led team, with Leicester unwilling to part ways with their midfielder. [very busy this summer transfer window](https://arsedevils.com/arsenal-stan-kroenke-back-arteta-summer-window/). This group has been made to back the The Belgian did not want to extend his contract with the Foxes and One name which has been doing the rounds since the end of this year’s January window is [Youri Tielemans](https://arsedevils.com/arsenal-advance-talks-leicester-city-midifelder-youri-tielemans/). With just one year left on his contract, the club now prefers to wait and sign the midfielder next season when he is available for free.

Since the 2008-09 campaign, it is only the second time a home team had failed to do either in the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League game. The other? Also ...

We’re flexible in that the players have had a lot of experience and played in a back four. But overall the endeavour, what we stood for, the team I want us to look like in the second half was exactly how I wanted it to be.” But going three goals down early in the second half to a side as talented as Arsenal will knock the momentum out of most teams. According to FBref.com, they had the second-fewest pressures in the attacking third (35) of all Premier League teams this season, with only But the general consensus was to try to get back to where we were last year and work through that, and I thought we had some success. “Committing another man higher up the field comes with risk because of the quality in Arsenal’s top line. This allowed Arsenal all the time on the ball they needed to play through the thirds with short, incisive passes, particularly out wide. These charts are derived from possession value and take into account every on-ball action and paint a more chronological story for the reader. As was the case that day three and a half years ago, Scott Parker’s side are not really expected to take points off the biggest teams in the league. Also Bournemouth, in March 2019 — in a 1-0 loss to [Manchester City](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-city/) under Eddie Howe. Billing won just one aerial duel all game in what proved to be a very difficult 65 minutes before he was substituted. [Premier League](https://theathletic.com/football/premier-league/) game.

The Frenchman has excelled at the back, with new boys Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko making a massive impact. O'Hara believes signing another midfielder ...

"It's almost like they're playing like Pep Guardiola's Man City, it's almost a joy to watch. They're looking like a team that could actually be in amongst it." In terms of catching Man City, that's the benchmark for everyone right now, I don't think they're there yet. If they get someone in like that then you're talking about a better squad. "But if you look at the bench, the bench isn't poor. And he does not think there is a huge gap between Arsenal and City.

The latest Arsenal news from football.london on Monday morning including William Saliba, Oleksandr Zinchenko and the Gunners' upcoming fixtures.

The Ukrainian international started the north Londoners' opening three league fixtures, performing well in a 2-0 win away to Crystal Palace last weekend before enjoying an excellent display during Saturday's 4-2 victory over Leicester City at the [Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/), which was followed up by a comfortable 3-0 win away to Bournemouth. William Saliba has been sensational for Arsenal so far in the Premier League campaign. Saliba completed all 76 of his pass attempts against Bournemouth. Since making his Manchester City debut in 2017, Zinchenko has the highest win percentage compared to any other player in Premier League history who has played over 50 matches. The Ukrainian international has won 82.3% of his matches which puts him first in the Premier League. Zinchenko completed a £30 million transfer from reigning Premier League champions Manchester City last month, reuniting with former teammate

That praise comes as Oleksandr Zinchenko hailed William Saliba and Leicester brace for a bid from Mikel Arteta for Youri Tielemans. Here, Mirror Football rounds ...

The Foxes are now drawing up a list of potential replacements for Tielemans, as they await a bid from Arsenal. That benching came as reports that the Gunners would return with a fresh move for the midfielder emerged. Leicester are bracing to receive a bid from Arsenal for Youri Tielemans in the final days of the summer window. Here, Mirror Football rounds up the latest [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) news. Zinchenko hailed Saliba for his "incredible" start to the season and urged him to keep those performances up. He scored a superb second-half goal to wrap up the three points for Arteta's men, with a brilliant looped shot. [Read the full story here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-william-saliba-oleksandr-zinchenko-27795250) Oleksandr Zinchenko has hailed William Saliba after the defender put in another impressive performance for Arsenal. According to Redknapp though, Arteta made the perfect decision when selecting his new leader on the pitch. His crowning performance came on Saturday at the Vitality Stadium when he scored a brace to help the Gunners defeat Bournemouth. [Read the full story here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-arteta-plan-odegaard-saliba-27793140) So far, the Norwegian has led his side to three successive wins since taking on the role permanently.

Last August, Arsenal lost their first three matches, by a combined score of 9-0, including ultra-humbling ass-whoopings by Chelsea (just about the only time ...

But it might not be for a bit, and Arsenal are certainly going to enjoy the sunshine in the meantime. And even if you want to pick at the soft opening to the schedule so far, it’s going to stay that way for a bit. Arsenal have gotten to play two relegation candidates of their three games (yes, Leicester are absolutely a relegation candidate based on their form and the fact that their manager hasn’t stopped bitching and throwing his board under the bus instead of getting on with it, a Brendan Rodgers trait when things start to go off the boil). While he’s been as solid as can be as a defender, it’s his passing that has really been the show-stealer. Even as exciting as Jesus has been, and there are few things more galvanizing than a talented striker with a point to prove, it’s William Saliba in defense that has the faithful truly purring. Last August, Arsenal lost their first three matches, by a combined score of 9-0, including ultra-humbling ass-whoopings by Chelsea (just about the only time Romelu Lukaku looked menacing with Chelsea) and City.

Jürgen Klopp has phenomenal talent at his disposal in the Liverpool squad, but he must emulate Sir Alex Ferguson — and now Arsenal — in order to utilise it.

Elliott, too, was one of the [main bright sparks](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/liverpool-transfer-midfield-jurgen-klopp-24767442). These young and hungry players all have the talent to make a difference now. It is easy to write this off as a different era. [exceptional individual display](https://www.liverpool.com/liverpool-fc-news/features/trent-alexander-arnold-liverpool-klopp-24765229), and can rightly feel let down by some of his senior colleagues. This is not necessarily a bad thing in and of itself, but the contrast is marked. That performance was dire, and Liverpool fielded both Elliott and Núñez from the off against Crystal Palace. But in the season opener, only one of these players started. It is not as though Klopp does not have young talent to call upon. Meanwhile, at the right end of the table, Arsenal are the early pace-setters. But that does not mean there are no lessons to be learned from the bright start being made in North London. It would be far too premature to write Arsenal into the title race. As Liverpool prepare to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford, the days of Sir Alex Ferguson seem very distant.

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been heavily linked with the Gunners after returning to Selhurst Park from Manchester United in 2015. And adding the 29 ...

On Saturday, he added his second and third of the season in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa. In the final two weeks of the summer transfer window, Mikel Arteta could reignite the club's interest in a former target to solidify their title credentials. His exit could nudge Arsenal to pursue a winger before the September 1 transfer deadline amid links to Wolves' Pedro Neto and Villarreal's Yeremy Pino. Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been heavily linked with the Gunners after returning to Selhurst Park from Manchester United in 2015. But £72million flop Nicolas Pepe looks set to end his miserable stint at the Emirates Stadium by joining Nice on a season-long loan. The Gunners' 3-0 dismantling of AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium secured three successive wins to start a campaign for the first time since 2004.

You can see on the documentary that Arteta clearly wants a fast start. He said it repeatedly before many games. More than that though he has the motivational ...

- I mentioned in a previous post the importance to players that they have a player song. I think we have the luxury of taking a bit of a chance on a player as we seem to be threatening goals from a variety of areas compared to previous seasons. - You may be the same as me in regards to worrying about the current players that we love. I also think that if we bring in a player that can do something eye catching that gets the crowd off their feet, that it will inadvertently challenge the other three to step their game up. - There were a couple of moments in the game that I particularly loved. He lost the ball in the last 15 minutes of the game and I really noticed. They say that you are more likely to shoot the way you look. That small detail might help the Arsenal players when wanting to hit the corners. What you are going to do ‘today.’ One of the best habits that the new Arsenal have is valuing this first quarter of the game. So from my vantage point that game is only easy because of the above. Such technical confidence such a tactical brain and seems so at ease on the pitch because of these two qualities. Most coaches in most sports cannot do this because their owners do not have the patience and neither do the fans.

The Scotland international was once viewed as a future Arsenal captain but has been overlooked for the role this season.

To that point, Tierney was once a popular choice amongst many Gunners fans to be captain, having been earmarked for Arteta's main role in the future. Interestingly, this was on show at the Vitality Stadium as all three wore the armband at one stage against Bournemouth. [Granit Xhaka is on course to break his own three-year Arsenal record after William Saliba assist](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/xhaka-arsenal-record-saliba-assist-24815890) [Nicolas Pepe's best position sets up immediate Arsenal battle as loan deal moves one step closer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/nicolas-pepe-arsenal-loan-deal-24814001) [William Saliba reacts on Instagram after his first Arsenal goal and delivers verdict on new song](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/saliba-instagram-arsenal-goal-song-24813141) [Arsenal transfer business under the microscope in 'good deal' or 'bad deal'](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-business-good-deal-24721870) [Mikel Arteta makes transfer promise as late substitutes highlight need for ‘firepower’ guarantee](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/mikel-arteta-transfer-promise-substitutes-24811607) [Arteta told reporters as the decision caused quite a fuss at the time](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/mikel-arteta-kieran-tierney-arsenal-23174685). In addition, when the Scot took the armband instead of Granit Xhaka during Arsenal's win over Brentford in February, it was revealed that he was effectively the vice-captain: "Because Kieran (Tierney) was the next in line, that's why," [after the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg defeat at the hands of Liverpool towards the end of January](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/arteta-arsenal-captaincy-lacazette-replaced-22827505).

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta still wants to see new signings brought into the club and Express Sport takes a look at the top contenders.

Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mudryk is the latest winger to be a reported target for Arsenal. Express Sport looks at five players the Gunners could sign before the window shuts on September 1. But with the likes of Lucas Torreira, Bernd Leno and Pablo Mari having left, and Nicolas Pepe edging towards an exit, the club's transfer chiefs can look at bringing in new players again. The Gunners have won their first three matches of the Premier League season but Arteta is not content yet. [Fabrizio Romano](https://www.givemesport.com/88048506-arsenal-fabrizio-romano-drops-new-winger-update-at-the-emirates) claims the Gunners would have to pay a lot more than £38m to sign him. Arsenal have spent around £120million on new signings so far.

Arsenal want Neto if Pepe leaves, Forest in talks over Reguilon, Newcastle fail in latest Harrison attempt.

But Antonio Conte has preferred [Ryan Sessegnon](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ryan-sessegnon-ibNTRlgY2GfyUqws/) in recent times and also added [Ivan Perisic](https://theathletic.com/football/player/ivan-perisic-k11k4li4KzpB1wHo/) to the squad, meaning the Spaniard, who is returning from injury, is no longer in the frame. But the arrival of Goncalo Guedes and [Matheus Nunes](https://theathletic.com/football/player/matheus-nunes-oNlu5BifT7z6Qdij/) into coach Bruno Lage’s attack may be interpreted by admirers as creating an opening on Neto. The safe bet, of course, with the league opting to include the original Wimbledon FC logo. So which badge would the Premier League use to celebrate all the teams that have featured in the past 30 years to avoid offending people? None of the money raised went to the club. It can be revealed that the difference of opinion among the Glazer siblings extends to the recent share sales that have taken place. While the interest from the Emirates Stadium is concrete and unanimous, their counterparts do not plan to sell the 22-year-old this summer. [Newcastle](https://theathletic.com/football/team/newcastle-united/) bid for Harrison [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/) shares Conversations so far have involved Mendes liaising with Arsenal and Wolves separately. [Pedro Neto](https://theathletic.com/football/player/pedro-neto-dsWmDvMWCAqzaiPA/) of [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://theathletic.com/football/team/wolverhampton-wanderers/). [Neto](https://theathletic.com/football/player/neto-N4Pu4zgLLYVkrInv/) and is [closely linked to operations at Molineux.](https://theathletic.com/1374316/2019/11/20/jorge-mendes/)